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How to get fromAlbert Lea to Iowa Cityby bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Albert Lea to Iowa City by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    6h 28m

  2. Drive 198.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albert Lea to Iowa Citycar car 198.3 mi
    3h 50m
    $37–53

  3. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RST - CID
    8h 4m

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 43m
    $71–110

  5. Bus via Clear Lake

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 3m
    $81–129

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    5h 36m
    $89–385

Rochester (RST) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 281.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Albert Lea, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Albert Lea to Iowa City via Albert Lea and Des Moines in around 6h 28m.

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